Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

MarriageLife.in ("we", "us", "our") operates the marriagelife.in website (the "Website") and the Tamil Jothidar mobile application (the "App"), collectively referred to as our "Services". This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Services.

By using our Website or App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Website (marriagelife.in)

When you visit our Website, we collect:

• Analytics data — Pages visited, time spent, referral source, and general location via Google Analytics
• Search queries — Searches performed using the on-site Google Custom Search
• Technical data — Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address (collected automatically by Google Analytics)

The Website does not require account creation or collect personal information directly.

1.2 App (Tamil Jothidar) — Information You Provide

Data	Purpose
Phone number	Account creation and OTP verification
Full name	Display name in consultations
Email address (optional)	Account communication
Date of birth, birth time, birth place	Astrological chart preparation
Gender	Astrological analysis
Profile photo (optional)	Profile display
Chat messages	Consultation communication
Images, audio files	Shared during consultations
Reviews and ratings	Astrologer feedback system

1.3 App — Information Collected Automatically

• Device tokens — Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens for push notifications
• IP address — Collected during voice calls for connection establishment
• Device platform — Android/iOS for notification delivery

1.4 Financial Information (App)

• Wallet balance — In-app wallet for consultation payments
• Transaction history — Records of credits, debits, refunds, and bonuses

We do not store credit card numbers, bank account details, or UPI IDs. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment gateways.

1.5 Call Recordings (App)

Voice calls may be recorded for quality assurance purposes. Recordings are stored securely on our servers and are linked to the specific consultation session.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Website

• To analyze website traffic and improve content
• To understand user interests and optimize the browsing experience

2.2 App

• To create and manage your account
• To facilitate consultations between you and astrologers
• To process wallet transactions and billing
• To send push notifications about consultations, wallet updates, and system announcements
• To provide astrological services based on your birth details
• To improve our services and user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To resolve disputes and provide customer support

3. Cookies and Tracking

3.1 Website

Our Website uses:

• Google Analytics — Collects anonymous usage statistics using cookies. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Google Custom Search — Processes search queries on our site. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 App

The App does not use cookies. Authentication tokens (JWT) are stored locally on your device using secure storage and are used solely for maintaining your login session.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in these circumstances:

4.1 With Astrologers (App)

When you start a consultation, the astrologer can see your name, profile photo, and birth details necessary for the consultation. Chat messages and shared files are visible to both parties in the consultation.

4.2 With Third-Party Service Providers

Service	Provider	Data Shared	Used In
Analytics	Google Analytics	Page views, IP address, device info	Website
Site Search	Google Custom Search	Search queries	Website
SMS/OTP	Twilio Inc.	Phone number	App
Push Notifications	Google Firebase	Device tokens, notification content	App
TURN/STUN Server	Metered.ca	IP address, connection metadata	App
STUN Server	Google (public)	IP address	App

These providers process data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy (Analytics, Firebase, Custom Search, STUN)
• Twilio Privacy Policy
• Metered.ca Privacy Policy

4.3 With Platform Administrators (App)

Our administrators have access to user data, consultation records, and chat messages for the purpose of platform management, dispute resolution, and quality assurance.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights and safety of our users and platform.

5. Data Security

• All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• WebSocket connections for real-time chat are secured
• JWT-based authentication with token rotation
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Input validation and sanitization on all endpoints
• File upload restrictions (type validation and size limits)

6. Data Retention

6.1 Website

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' data retention settings. We do not store website visitor data on our own servers.

6.2 App

• Account data — Retained as long as your account is active
• Chat messages and consultation records — Retained indefinitely for your consultation history
• Transaction records — Retained permanently for audit and legal compliance
• Call recordings — Retained on our servers linked to consultation records
• OTP codes — Automatically expire after 10 minutes
• Device tokens — Removed on logout or when invalidated

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023, you have the right to:

• Access — View your personal data through your App profile and consultation history
• Correction — Update your profile information at any time
• Deletion — Request deletion of your account and associated data via our account deletion page
• Withdraw consent — Stop using our Services; disable push notifications from device settings; opt out of Google Analytics
• Grievance redressal — Contact us with any privacy concerns

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. App Permissions

Permission	Purpose
Microphone	Voice calls with astrologers
Internet	App and website functionality
Notifications	Consultation alerts and updates
Bluetooth	Audio routing during calls

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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